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January 2, 2024

Dynamics SL 2023 Year-End Closing and Payroll Tax Updates

It’s that time again to prepare for the year-end closing process for Dynamics SL.  Below are the steps we recommend helping you have a smooth and successful close to your…
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December 14, 2023

How to be an effective leader on your ERP implementation project.

By: Dr. JT Gorrell Author of “Leading Microsoft Dynamics ERP Implementation Projects” Leadership is critical in a successful ERP implementation, as it enables project managers to guide their team towards…
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May 30, 2023

ENR Specialty Contracting – Ask The Experts

Specialty Contractors Highlight Their Vital Role in a Vast Industry By Kate Gawlik Mark Kershteyn, SIS Partner In this article, ENR talks with Mark Kershteyn, SIS, LLC Partner. For 25…
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June 6, 2022

Microsoft Dynamics SL Webinars

On Demand Microsoft Dynamics SL Webinars If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Dynamics SL, contact us. Dynamics SL CU6 is here! SL 2021 Year-End…
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October 15, 2021

Closed Projects Analysis

Large Construction Projects are all about execution and managing risk. Ultimately, risk boils down to Schedule and Cost. Both translate into Project margin. All the other intangibles like reputation, brand,…
BlogD365Dynamics SL
July 27, 2021

What’s happened to CustomerSource?

Oh where, oh where, has CustomerSource gone?   Many of you that have been around Microsoft Dynamics for a while recognize a very helpful resource is no longer available.  Microsoft…
BlogD365
March 17, 2021

D365 Tips & Tricks: Vendor Invoice marked for payment by another user

Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations Vendor invoice marked for payment by another user   Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance gives you the ability to select vendor invoices via the…
BlogD365
March 17, 2021

5 Best Practices for Data Migration Projects

Data is the driver of most modern businesses and that means data integration and data migration need to be a well-established, seamless processes — whether data is migrating from one…
BlogD365
October 22, 2020

Inventory Valuation Dynamics 365

Deciding on an Inventory Valuation Methodology in Dynamics 365   As you migrate to a new system it might be time to re-evaluate your inventory valuation methodology. Here are some…
BlogD365
September 11, 2020

Identifying Procurement Requirements in a Dynamics 365 Project-Oriented World

Boss, I think they’ve got us surrounded Procurement is often challenging enough in conventional supply chain organizations, but in organizations that are primarily project-oriented, this challenge is amplified. Many items…
BlogD365
August 21, 2020

Setting up Project Invoice Proposals

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance: Setting up Project Invoice Proposal   In this post, we will navigate the process of creating a Project Invoice Proposal in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance. The…
BlogD365
July 7, 2020

Solving the Information Management Pain-Point

Does your company have trouble managing information?  Is information management a pain-point for you?  Can you turn your information in Knowledge and use that Knowledge to make wise business decisions?…
BlogD365
June 16, 2020

The Unified Interface for Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Customer Engagement

What is the Microsoft Unified Interface? The Unified Interface is the name that Microsoft has given to the latest revision of the user interface for CE. As the name suggests…
BlogConstruct 365D365
May 26, 2020

Project Planning in Microsoft Dynamics 365

Construction Project Planning Construction project planning is a vital link in integrating all construction activities and phases needed to complete a project at a given budget and within the time…
BlogD365
April 15, 2020

Microsoft Dynamics 365 – External Catalog e-Procurement

Introduction An external catalog is an exciting feature of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operation to help buyers create purchase requisitions.  External catalogs for e-procurement provide the ability for a…
BlogD365
March 17, 2020

Managing Vendor Retention with Dynamics 365

How to manage Vendor Retention for Subcontractors with SIS Construct365 Project Cost Management – Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance & Operations   If you’ve worked in the construction industry, you’ll…
BlogD365
March 16, 2020

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Payroll Tips & Tricks for Benefits – Maintaining Benefits

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Payroll Tips & Tricks for Benefits – Maintaining Benefits Welcome to Part 4 of our Tips & Tricks Blog Series for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance: Part 1…
BlogD365
February 14, 2020

Benefits of ERP in Construction

Benefits of ERP in Construction & the SIS Advantage   Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is a process of managing businesses end to end. It is facilitated by software that is…
BlogD365
November 1, 2019

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Payroll Tips & Tricks for Benefits

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Payroll Tips & Tricks for Benefits – Creating Benefits: Welcome to Part 3 of our Tips & Tricks Blog Series for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance: Part 1…
BlogD365
October 24, 2019

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance Tips & Tricks for Fixed Assets – Asset Location & Lending

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance Tips & Tricks for Fixed Assets – Asset Location & Lending Welcome to Part 2 of our Tips & Tricks Blog Series for Microsoft Dynamics 365…
BlogD365
September 17, 2019

Tips & Tricks for Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations

Tips & Tricks for Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, Enterprise Edition Welcome to Part 1 of our Tips & Tricks Blog Series for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance: Part…
BlogConstruct 365D365
August 2, 2019

CONSTRUCTION PAYROLL SOFTWARE CONSIDERATIONS

In today’s construction business landscape, time is an important factor. TIME includes having an efficient system for capturing labor and expenses, recording job costs and transferring hours and related rates…
BlogD365
July 12, 2019

Digital Solutions for the Oil & Gas Industry

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Digital Solutions for the Oil & Gas Industry   Digital oilfield solutions encompassing advanced software and unique data analysis techniques have taken the production and probability of…
BlogConstruct 365D365
July 3, 2019

Vendor Compliance Management with Microsoft Dynamics 365

Good news!  Your company was awarded another project and now the fun begins with project purchasing.  Easy enough, just pull out the bid recap and start issuing purchase orders and…
BlogD365
April 30, 2019

Next-wave innovation in the Utility Industry

With so many digital optimization opportunities today, and the energy sector evolving, utilities are ramping up digital initiatives. Utility companies are looking to new revenue opportunities and balance the demand…
BlogD365
March 25, 2019

Reimagine Change Orders with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Power Platform

In the daily tasks of construction, engineering and professional services, companies must deal with change orders to effectively manage costs, revenue and forecasting on a project. Whether that change order…
BlogD365
March 15, 2019

Microsoft’s Power Platform for Dynamics 365 – Securely store and manage data

Power BI is part of a larger constant of Business Intelligence products created by Microsoft, which include: Azure Data Services  Azure Data Services enables users to quickly build intuitive apps with…
BlogD365
February 1, 2019

Is Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP + CRM Right for Me?

From HR to Sales to Finance – unify your organization and move your business forward with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Does Dynamics 365 Enterprise Fit your Business? If you are considering…
BlogD365
January 10, 2019

SIS & Microsoft Transforming the Energy Sector

SIS seeks to aid the players in the Energy Sector to optimize their business operations, increase profitability, productivity and to lower costs through implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and…
BlogD365
January 7, 2019

The Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Companies Technology Solution

The EPC industry is one that is multifaceted and so positively complex that it often keeps C-Suite executives on their toes. For instance, when building, designing or financing a construction…
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January 4, 2019

Digital Transformation in the Construction Industry

As we all know, technology is shaping the world with everything from electric cars to hyperloop. But when it comes to the construction industry, it is still underserved by technology.…
BlogDynamics SL
November 15, 2018

Choosing a Microsoft Dynamics SL Partner – what you need to know

Whether you need new software or need support for your current Microsoft Dynamics SL Solution, choosing the right partner is as important as picking the right ERP or CRM solution. …
BlogD365
June 1, 2018

Purchase Orders with Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Field Service

Purchasing products for projects and work orders are a vital step for service companies. With the Field Service module in Dynamics 365, employees are empowered with the ability to create…
BlogD365
March 1, 2018

Understand your TRUE Estimated Cost at Completion for all Projects!

Can you… Measure cost and productivity through the full life cycle of enterprise level projects? Accurately bill and automatically do Revenue Recognition according to percent complete?  GAAP accounting dictates the…
BlogDynamics SL
March 1, 2018

Why Upgrade Microsoft Dynamics SL

Microsoft Dynamics SL 2018 (Solomon) Release Themes Enhanced Query & Preview Query & Preview interface added across multiple modules New views and drill back capabilities + more Optimize Financials General…
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March 1, 2018

4 Signs Your Current ERP / Project Accounting System is Leading You Down the Wrong Road

As your business has expanded and the projects are filling your pipeline your company has become too busy working in the business to work on the business.  You need a…
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March 1, 2018

ADOPT A COMBINED OPERATIONAL & FINANCIAL FOCUS

Why you should encourage project managers to be more involved in the financial side of the business When you have the opportunity to talk daily with construction companies looking to…
BlogD365
February 28, 2018

The Importance of Tracking Pending Change Orders

The Importance of Tracking Pending Change Orders   Change Order Management has always been an important process when executing projects. The process is fairly well defined and clean when there a…
BlogD365
February 28, 2018

The Importance of Estimating Project Cost at Completion

The Importance of Estimating Project Cost at Completion A critical process in most organizations executing Fixed Fee or Lump Sum Projects is the periodic revision of Estimated Costs at Completion.…
BlogD365
February 28, 2018

Selecting the Right Certified & Union Payroll Solution is no easy task!

Business owners and financial managers face the same challenge when selecting the right Certified & Union Payroll processing and reporting solution.  There is much to consider; from maintaining union wage…
BlogD365
February 27, 2018

What Is Certified Payroll?

What Is Certified Payroll? Certified Payroll Reporting is the process that government contractors record and report benefits and wages paid to their employees. The Davis-Bacon Act of 1931 requires wages to be…
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February 27, 2018

Plain and Simple, Your ERP System Should Improve Your Incurred Cost Submission Process

This guest blog entry from our ISV Partner, Bernard Mustafa, CEO at PVBS. Bernard details some of the challenges faced by large commercial enterprises with substantial government contracting divisions to…
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February 27, 2018

5 Points to Consider when Buying ERP Construction Software

Buying an ERP (enterprise resource planning) software system can be a daunting task, particularly for those in the construction industry. I know the process of choosing a  construction ERP solution and then…